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The Best Cities in the United States: 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards
Seattle‘s famous drizzle feels like an afterthought when you’re soaking up the view from aboard a sailing hot tub, and the dampness barely registers while looking up at a spectacular waterfall from an Indigenous cultural center. Getting outdoors all year round—and in any weather—is part of the culture in a city where gardens of colorful glass, giant wooden trolls, and world-class sculptures complement lush parks and tree-lined streets.
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Your Ultimate Travel Guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Seattle’s long-awaited new Waterfront Park is now open and is a 10-minute walk from the stadium, which is handily downtown. Target the convenience of nearby Pioneer Square when choosing your accommodation (Hotel 1000 and Populus are the standouts), and revel in the most pedestrian-friendly fan experience of the entire tournament.
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The Only Cross-border World Cup Preview You Can Drive, Fly, or Sail Before 2026
Before FIFA fever takes over North America in 2026, travelers can preview the excitement in real time. Vancouver and Seattle, the only geographically close World Cup 2026 host cities, offer fans a unique opportunity to visit two stadiums, experience two national fan cultures and enjoy a scenic three-hour international journey.
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52 Places to Travel to in the US This Year
Washington: Pop into an Indigenous gallery that looks to the future. In September 2024, photographer Matika Wilbur (a member of the Tulalip and Swinomish tribes) opened her Seattle gallery, Tidelands, as a showcase for Indigenous creativity.
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Family-Friendly Hotels in Seattle With Plenty of Perks and Space to Play
From orca stuffies to Space Needle views, these Emerald City stays welcome kids in style.
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This U.S. City Was Just Named the Most Walkable—and You Can See Its Top Sites in 30 Minutes
With only 3,360 steps between its top sights, this walkable destination is ideal for first-time visitors.
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2 of Our Favorite Hotel Brands Just Debuted in This Pacific Northwest City
Travelers headed to Seattle who are keen on making lower-impact choices—without sacrificing comfort or style—have some exciting new hotel options.
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Once Named America’s “Most Outdoorsy” City, This Mountains-Meet-Coast Spot Still Shines in 2025
What is the most outdoor-friendly city in the U.S.? Seattle emerges as the clear winner. Known for its stunning mix of mountain views, coastal access, and sprawling green spaces, Seattle is an outdoor paradise.
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Taste Washington Wine and Food Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Running from March 13-17 in Seattle, Washington, this year’s festival will showcase over 200 Washington wineries and 80 restaurants under one roof.
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Two Convention Center Buildings, One Meeting
How the 12,000-person meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association found breathing room at the Seattle Convention Center campus.
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The Best Wellness Retreats and Destinations in the USA
Find saunas and cold plunges, and scenic cliffs and hot springs at the best wellness spots in America
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Visit Seattle Announces Preliminary $929 Million Economic Impact Projection for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Lumen Field will host six matches in tournament including U.S. national team group-stage game.
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Seattle: Where Innovation Meets Sustainability
Get involved with local events like Refract Seattle to create unforgettable experiences for your attendees.
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Seattle Art Museum’s Latest Exhibition Explores French Farm-To-Table
This collection takes some surprising twists and turns. In addition to the images of the privileged class enjoying their privileges, there’s equal attention the people who grow the ingredients.
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Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience Returns This October
With over 100 events and more than 50 artists at Seattle’s signature fall festival, discover why the Pacific Northwest is the leading glass art regional hub in the US.
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The World’s Best Hotels for Music Lovers
For music fans making a pilgrimage to Seattle—home of KEXP, Sub Pop Records, and even a Grunge History Tour—Hotel Crocodile is the place to crash.
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Seattle’s Populus is a Revolutionary Idea: Art Gallery As Hotel
The new Seattle-based hotel incorporates a variety of local art in its lobby, restaurant and guest rooms, all available for purchase.
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Seattle Art Museum's ‘Farm to Table’ Will Be a Feast for the Eyes
The Seattle Art Museum is exploring the intersections of art, gastronomy, and national identity with its "Farm to Table: Art, Food, and Identity in the Age of Impressionism."
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Going to Seattle? Check Out These 4 Grunge Hot Spots
When it comes to grunge music, there is one city above all others that stands out. Indeed, Seattle is the Mecca of grunge.
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In Seattle, a Deep Dive into the Provocative and Creative World of Ai Weiwei
For more than 40 years, Ai Weiwei has transformed personal experiences, empathy and global politics into visionary art forms that tickle the eye and challenge the brain.
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8 Art Exhibits Worth Traveling For This Year Art Exhibits Worth Traveling For This Year
Ai Weiwei is China’s most famous living artist—and the country’s harshest critic. Seattle Art Museum presents the provocateur’s largest-ever U.S. exhibition.
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February is the Best Month to Discover Seattle's Museums - Here's Why
If you've been looking for an excuse to explore Seattle's incredible museums, there's no better time than February.
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Visual Identities: Exploring Seattle's Native Art
When the pioneers arrived in what is now Washington state, they found a thriving Indigenous culture dating back 4,000 years.
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Soulful Seattle
Culinary adventures, Avant garde art and luxurious wellness experiences make Seattle the perfect mid-winter weekend escape.
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Seattle Museum Month Marks a Decade with Fantastic Hotel Discounts for February Visitors
Seattle Museum Month is set to mark its 10th anniversary in 2025, offering an discounted opportunity for visitors to explore the city’s premier museums and cultural centers.
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Refract Art Festival in Seattle Shines Light on Creative Artistry
A claim to fame like no other – the Pacific Northwest is home to the U.S. city with the most emphasis on the beauty of glass.
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Seattle’s Glass Art Festival Returns
Get blown away by more than 100 events, live glassblowing, and artist demos at Refract.
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Third Annual Cloudbreak Music Festival Invading Seattle In November
Cloudbreak: Seattle's Citywide Live Music Fest returns for its third year, showcasing a diverse lineup of artists, like "NO" 3 and Pedro the Lion (Solo), performing across the city.
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Community-led Organizations to Receive $2.7 Million in Port Funding
Ten community-led organizations across South King County, Beacon Hill, and Duwamish Valley will receive a combined $2.7 million in funding through the Port of Seattle.
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Alaska Air Unveils Loyalty Program for Businesses
Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) unveiled its new corporate travel program Wednesday: Atmos for Business — an extension of its Atmos traveler rewards program the company announced last month.
I spent one night in a new luxury hotel in Seattle for $450. My room had 4 surprising amenities I'd never seen before.
My $450-a-night room blended nature and modern luxury in a way that calmed me after a day of exploring Seattle.
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Seattle's Urban Core Regains Momentum
Downtown averaged 152,000 daily weekday workers, or 66% of June 2019 levels, the highest rate since early 2020, per the dashboard.
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This Swanky New Airport Lounge Serves Lychee Martinis on an Open-Air Terrace
Delta unveiled its latest luxury travel lounge at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) on June 24.
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What Women Want on Business Trips: These Cities Get It Right
With 13 million women-owned small businesses in the U.S. generating nearly $1.8 trillion annually, female professionals are reshaping the business landscape.
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Downtown Seattle is Perking Up, New Report Shows
According to the DSA report, downtown averaged 101,000 daily workers in March, the highest level since March 2020, and a 12% jump over last year, in part due to return-to-office mandates.
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Seattle's Waterfront Park Sees Visitor Boom as Project Nears Completion
On Thursday, data that the Seattle Historic Waterfront Association released shows the number of unique visitors reached a record of nearly 7.5 million last year — 13% more than in 2023.
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Business Journal Announces Recipients of 2025 Environmental and Sustainability Awards
In its second annual Environmental and Sustainability Awards, the Business Journal is honoring 11 companies who are pioneering new ways to reduce their water, waste and energy.
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10 American Cities Where Young Professionals are Thriving
Seattle is the third best ranked city for young professionals. It received top marks across several categories.
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500 Days to 2026 World Cup: Seattle and its Small Business Owners Celebrate Countdown
The countdown is underway, from 500 days down to 0, the day the first-of-its-kind FIFA World Cup 26 (FIFAWC26) begins. The first match will be played in Estadio Azteca Mexico City on June 11 and then.
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Business Owners Rejoice as Amazon Workers Return Full Time
Business owners neighboring Amazon’s Seattle headquarters were beaming on Monday following a return to the office for thousands of the tech giant’s employees.
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Return to Office and Real Clothes Came Just in Time for This Seattle Startup
This lesser-known Seattle startup is already seeing a boost from so-called "return-to-office" polices, driven by one employer, in particular.
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Seattle's New Gateway to the Waterfront Opens
A long-awaited pedestrian pathway connecting some of Seattle's most iconic attractions is set to open Friday.
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People on the Move: Jennifer LeMaster
Seattle Convention Center has appointed Jennifer LeMaster as its new president and CEO, effective Sept. 16.
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Seattle Woman Among 3 Scientists who Win Nobel Prize in Medicine for Immune System Work
Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.
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Seattle Theatre Group Remains Community-focused Despite Expansion
As many local arts organizations merge, scale back programming, announce layoffs or close altogether, there’s one that keeps growing beyond even its own expectations.
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WA Launches Certification for LGBTQ+-owned Businesses
LGBTQ+ small businesses across Washington can now get certified through a new program designed to help them grow and secure contracts with state agencies.
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Big, bold turnout at Seattle Pride Parade: ‘Not a time to be quiet’
On a gorgeous sunny Sunday afternoon, thousands upon thousands of people flocked to downtown Seattle for the 51st annual Pride Parade, arrayed in all the colors of the rainbow.
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Visit Seattle and Seattle Bank Fuel Economic Growth with 2025 Community Partnership Program Supporting Diverse Local Businesses
Seattle’s thriving business community has just received a significant boost as Visit Seattle and Seattle Bank have announced the participating businesses for their Community Partnership Program.
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Support Local, Savor Global Right Here in Seattle
Social entrepreneur Laura Clise is looking to stem the tide collaborating with community partners to launch Amplify, a campaign to support and sustain 35 small businesses in the historic neighborhood.
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The Breakfast Group Held Its 43th Annual Tie-One-On Luncheon, Honoring Seattle’s Young Black Men
This nonprofit comprises civic-minded and professional Black men dedicated to mentoring and addressing challenges faced by at-risk youth of color, with a particular focus on Black males.
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Local Nonprofits Collaborate to Support Literacy and Freedom Through Written Words
Tracie D. Hall, widely known as a “Warrior Librarian” who has popularized the rally cry, “Free People Read Freely,” will speak at the Women’s University Club on April 4, 2025.
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Seattle Restaurants Rally Around Immigration Rights Issue
More than 100 restaurants, bars, cafes and popups are participating in a weekend-long Feb. 7-9 fundraising effort aimed at supporting immigration rights initiatives and organizations.
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Community Garden That Offer Refuge, Help Foster 'Wonderful Friendships'
In addition to its senior center and transitional housing for homeless people and domestic violence survivors, Door of Hope also operates a community garden it opened last April.
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El Centro de la Raza: Buy a Christmas Tree, Support Crucial Senior, Youth and Community Programming
The tree sale runs until Dec. 20 in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood. Sales support youth, families and seniors in 43 El Centro de la Raza programs and services.
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Seattle's Jazz Community Finds Strength in Togetherness
Maintaining a vibrant jazz community in Seattle today requires constant adaptation, intentional effort — and a delicate balance between honoring traditions and embracing change.
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Community Support and Events Keep Seattle's Artistic Roots Intact
ACES is put on by Shunpike, a nonprofit providing fiscal sponsorship and administration services to artists in Washington, and organizes artist programs and shows.
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Seattle Restaurants Fuel Philanthrophy
In this charitable region, many non-profit organizations depend on the kindness of chefs, restaurateurs, wineries, breweries, farms, and food vendors to raise funds to help deliver services.
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Seattle Public Library Celebrates the Freedom to Read
The Seattle Public Library (SPL) is celebrating the freedom to read during Banned Books Week (September 22-28), with programs, displays, and an update on its Books Unbanned program.
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Fighting Poverty in Seattle with Fast and Flavorful Food
For more than 30 years, FareStart has meant a new start for nearly 15,000 people working their way out of poverty.
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Seattle Restaurant Community Remembers Two Beloved Chefs
The Seattle restaurant industry has lost two notable chefs who used food for social good.
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The Best Seafood Restaurants in America
With its lively farmhouse vibe, The Walrus and The Carpenter is a chill spot to sample pristine oysters and fresh seafood. The marble bar is packed with oysters from all over Washington.
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8 Regional Tailgate Classics Everyone Should Know, From Buffalo Wings to Seattle Dogs
Seattle boasts its own unique tailgating traditions, including “sailgating” on Lake Washington, which is adjacent to University of Washington’s Husky Stadium.
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20 Spots Anthony Bourdain Loved To Eat At Across The US
Bourdain practically worshipped this sandwich shop, telling the Seattle Times, "That is a holy place for me. I love that place. I've jokingly said, but I'm half serious, it should be a UNESCO site."
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We Updated Our Seattle Dining Guide
Our list of the 25 best restaurants in Seattle, updated this week, features stalwarts. But in the spirit of change, we’ve updated the list with a couple of new entries.
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The 10 Best New Restaurants in America
Korean cooking has taken the world of fine dining by storm over the past decade, and this handsome, wood-paneled restaurant in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood is yet another example.
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6 Pacific Northwest Ice Cream Shops Using Local Ingredients for Irresistible Flavors
All of Molly Moon’s shops are in Washington with 90% of all ingredients from the PNW. “We’re not just homemade — we’re neighborhood-made,” Katie Cole, the shop’s marketing director, tells Food & Wine.
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Fun Fan Fare At Seattle Mariners Home Games Shines A Light On Players
The season’s sweet and savory culinary line-up is a big hit with the fans. Here’s what you need to step up to the plate and try, including a tribute to superstar Ichiro Suzuki.
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2025 James Beard Finalists Include 3 WA Chefs and Restaurants
Finalists for the 2025 James Beard Awards includes three Seattle-area restaurants and chefs.
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The Top 10 US Airports for Food and Drink, According to the Experts
Airport dining in America has finally achieved the culinary status that travelers have craved.
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Taste Washington Wine And Food Festival Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Running from March 13-17 in Seattle, Washington, this year’s festival will showcase over 200 Washington wineries and 80 restaurants under one roof.
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These Are the Top 100 Places to Eat in 2025, According to Yelp
Aroy Mak Thai Food in Seattle, Washington places seventh in Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in 2025.
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Chef’s Table Talk 2025: Kristi Brown On Redefining Identity And Owning Her Place At The Table
Experience Chef Kristi’s unique culinary twists and inspiring journey of breaking molds while staying true to herself.
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The Best New Restaurants in America, 2024
Atoma’s in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood is named one of Esquire's best new restaurants in America in 2024.
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The 12s Football Fans Flock to Fresh Food and Sailgating in Seattle
The NFL’s Pacific Northwest city specializes in seafood with international flavors.
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14 Restaurants Across The US To Try For Native American Heritage Month Read More
Off the Rez is a groundbreaking Native-owned café and food truck based in the Emerald City.
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The 20 Best New Restaurants of 2024
The search for this year’s best new restaurants took us on a six-month expedition. Seattle's Sophon makes the list.
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Experience Seattle’s Rich Indigenous Culture Through Powerful Art and Community Celebrations
This fall, Seattle shines a spotlight on the enduring contributions, rich cultures, and deep histories of its Native communities.
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Discover How Destinations Across the US Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Seattle itself is home to many Hispanic and Latino-owned businesses and cultural and arts associations, so it’s only natural that Hispanic Heritage Month is a big one for the city.
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Seattle in Style: Loving Our Queer Getaway in the Emerald City
With its thriving queer-owned businesses, inclusive experiences, and stunning natural beauty, this Pacific Northwest city is ready to show you a great time.
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The 10 Most Accessible Cities in the U.S.
Wrapping up the top three cities is Seattle, Washington. Seattle boasts 16.02 public transportation stations per 100,000 people, one of the highest rates in the U.S., and ADA-compliant rail stations.
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Queer, Here, and Full of Flair: An Exploration of LGBTQ+ Seattle
Seattle isn’t just a city—it’s a statement. A misty, mossy, mocha-sipping metropolis where queerness isn’t just accepted, it’s celebrated.
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Seattle Shines for Pride Month as Top LGBTQIA+ Destination
Seattle has emerged as a leading destination for Pride Month celebrations, backed by a history of LGBTQIA+ advocacy and inclusive citywide initiatives.
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These Are the Safest Cities for LGBTQ+ Travelers, According to a New Report
A new report is providing important safety insights for LGBTQ+ travelers. Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, and San Diego rounded out the top five.
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Seattle Celebrates its Women Trailblazers
For Women’s History Month, Seattle is recognizing the women trailblazers who have shaped the city’s hospitality and cultural scene.
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Explore Seattle’s Black History Month: New Dining Spots, Tasting Rooms, and Cultural Exhibits
Seattle marks Black History Month in February, celebrating and acknowledging the significant contributions and enduring influence of the city’s Black community.
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The Road We Trod Black Travel Guide to Seattle
Black history museums, an art gallery filled with hand painted portraits of our favorites and fried catfish are just the start.
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Favorite PNW Travel Destinations from ‘Traveling While Black’ Creators
Seattle’s Marlie and Anthony Love are creators of the “Traveling While Black” YouTube channel and video series on the FOX SOUL streaming network. Here are their favorite destinations.
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6 Seattle LGBTQ+ Small Businesses to Support this Holiday Season
A recent trip to Seattle revealed just how creative and entrepreneurial the Emerald City has become.
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City Guide: Seattle—Brimming With Culture, Native American History & Flying Fish
Not only is it Washington State’s largest city, Seattle also brims with coffee culture, arts, Native American history, sports and abundant nature.
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Self-driving Wheelchairs at Sea-Tac Airport Whisk Mobility Challenged Travelers to Their Gates
Mobility challenged travelers at Sea-Tac International Airport have a high-tech new option for getting to their gates: self-driving, electric wheelchairs.
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Sublime Seattle
Earlier this year, Seattle launched a whimsical campaign imagining it might be Mother Nature's favorite city, and one can easily believe it just might be.
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Seattle Sounding Out More Meetings with New Summit
Located in the North-West of the USA, one of Seattle’s key assets for international attendees and events is, arguably, accessibility via direct flights, particularly from Asia.
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Everything Shines in the Emerald City
Kelly Saling, SVP and chief sales officer for Visit Seattle, says it’s been a transformational few years for the city, with the completion of several major infrastructure projects.
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Events That Live and Breathe
More than ever, as attendee interest in communal experiences, outdoor environments and emotional resonance continues to grow, event professionals are moving beyond traditional venues.
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What's New in Event Venues: Sustainability and Wellness Offerings
The sustainability trend shows no sign of slowing down. Carbon-positive hotel Populus Seattle, for example, officially opened in late May.
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Event Activations
An extremely inspirational activation at PCMA Convening Leaders was a pickleball court sponsored by Visit Seattle.
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Conference Bags That Change Lives
Seattle’s Refugee Artisan Initiative provides employment and job skills training to refugees, while diverting thousands of pounds of textiles and other materials from local landfills.
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Indigenous Influence
While Indigenous influence has always been a part of this modern city, a slew of recent developing galleries, museums, and other venues have brought it to the forefront.
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5 New Venues in Seattle For Spring 2025 Meetings and Events
Here's a closer look at Seattle's newest eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events this spring.
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Emerald City Comic Con 2025 Embraces Its ‘Festivals’ Era
Emerald City Comic Con (ECCC), which kicks off Thursday, March 6 in Seattle, traditionally marks the beginning of the big comic convention season, which runs through October.
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Two Convention Center Buildings, One Meeting
How the 12,000-person meeting of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association found breathing room at the Seattle Convention Center campus.
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Convention Centers Evolve: From Shelters to Cultural Hubs, Embracing Year-Round Public Use
The Seattle Convention Center (SCC) unveiled “Summit,” a $2 billion addition, in January 2023. As one of North America’s rare vertical convention centers, Summit combines meeting spaces with vibrant s
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Washington: City Lights to Mountain Heights
From snowy mountains to ferry boats, the home of grunge to expansive green forests, to artsy-chic and environmentally conscious anywhere you go, Washington has a flavor unlike anywhere else.
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6 New Venues in Seattle for Fall 2024 Meetings and Events
Take a peek at these buzzworthy restaurants, hotels, meeting and event spaces, and more recently opened in Seattle.
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Refract Seattle: The Power of Connecting Events to Local Community
The greater Seattle area is home to over 700 glass artists and 100 glass studios. The Pacific Northwest has long been hailed as the United States’ regional hub of glass art.
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Trade Show Executive’s Digital Convention Center Spotlight: Part 1
Trade Show Executive (TSE) checked in with seven leading venues to learn how they work to delight participants and help events succeed.
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Including and Honoring Indigenous People
A growing number of meeting organizers and destinations have expanded their efforts to recognize and include Indigenous people, and their knowledge and culture, in their events.
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8 Things to Expect at IMEX America 2024
Among the many exciting show floor activations, Bauer highlighted Visit Seattle's sponsorship of pickleball
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Pacific Northwest: Boise, Spokane and Seattle Have Plenty to Offer
Seattle is one of the great meeting cities on the West Coast and the location of one of the most stunning convention buildings in the nation.
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The Story of PAX. How a 'Misunderstanding' Led to One of the Largest Video Game Conventions Around
Visit Seattle estimates PAX West 2024 will produce $21.9 million in local economic impact when it takes over the Seattle Convention Center over Labor Day Weekend.
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Seattle: Connecting to Corporates
The opening of Seattle Convention Center’s Summit building has doubled capacity – crucial to a city seeking to attract more corporate groups.
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5 New Venues in Seattle for Summer 2024 Meetings and Events
Here's a closer look at Seattle's newest eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events this summer.
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2024 World Travel Award Winners
Seattle Convention Center has won North America’s Leading Meetings & Conference Centre by the World Travel Awards.
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Forging Cross-border Connections a Win for All as Visit Seattle Hosts Jays game
“We love our Canadian visitors to the north and so we had the opportunity to collaborate with our friends the City of Mississauga and host some of our trade friends and show our love for Canada."
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FIFA World Cup is Less Than a Year Away. Here is What You Need to Know.
The Club World Cup — this summer’s international soccer tournament — gave Seattle a taste of what’s to come.
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A New Walkability Ranking Just Dropped
Seattle takes the crown, while New York City gets outpaced by Jersey City, Boston and even Newark.
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The Unexpected Natural Wonders Near America's Busiest Airports
The Des Moines Creek Trail provides a 2.2-mile paved path starting just south of Sea-Tac Airport and continuing to Des Moines Beach Park on Puget Sound.
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Confidence High for Sounders Fans Following FIFA Club World Cup
Seattle is back in MLS action until Leagues Cup at the end of July, and the confidence of fans is riding high.
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PWHL Seattle Scores Big: Meghan Turner Named GM, Reuniting Women’s Hockey Icons on Shared Ice
Seattle just made a power play in professional women’s hockey. On Wednesday, the PWHL announced Meghan Turner as the first-ever General Manager of its new Seattle franchise.
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Spotlight: Washington (Page 40)
Seattle is situated on an isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington. From natural beauty to serious sports infrastructure to a walkable downtown, Seattle offers it all.
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A First Look at the Great American Rail-Trail
The Great American Rail-Trail will cross the entire country when completed, but one of the most epic sections has already opened in Washington state.
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This Quiet Washington City Is An Underrated Gem For Nature Lovers
Washington is one of America's most beautiful states, and the region opens up many opportunities for nature enthusiasts.
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PWHL Kicks off Cross-Country Takeover Tour in Seattle
The PWHL, eying potential future expansion, began a nine-city tour through the U.S. and Canada.
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Visit Seattle Announces Preliminary $929 Million Economic Impact Projection for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Lumen Field will host six matches in tournament including U.S. national team group-stage game.
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Four Must-See Parks This Fall Herald a New Golden Age
Decades of planning and restoration come to fruition at Seattle’s Waterfront Park, a new Central Park rink and pool, the grounds of Olana, and Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania.
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Why Seattle Reigns To WNBA Star Jewell Loyd
The all-star Seattle Storm guard talks about basketball, business deals and the best spots in Emerald City for a good bite and scenic hiking.
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Seattle Cruise Season 2025 Sets New Standards in Tourism and Environmental Sustainability
The Port of Seattle marked a monumental achievement at the close of its 2025 cruise season, setting impressive records in passenger numbers and economic impact.
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Cathay Pacific will resume flights between Seattle and Hong Kong
Five-times weekly service connecting Seattle with Cathay's Hong Kong base will begin on March 30. The carrier last flew the route in March 2020, before suspending it at the start of the pandemic.
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The Essential Guide to Visiting Seattle
From an urban old growth forest to a haunted hotel and the best places to eat salmon and oysters, here’s a guide to help make the most of your visit to the Pacific Northwest’s largest city.
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Travel + Leisure Readers' 3 Favorite Hotels in Seattle of 2025
Readers favored Seattle hotels that blend historic charm and modern amenities in our annual “World’s Best Awards” survey for 2025.
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Delta To Add Flights From Seattle To Barcelona and Rome Next Summer
Delta Air Lines will begin nonstop flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to both Barcelona (BCN) and Rome (FCO), beginning May 6, 2026.
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Alaska Airlines Launches Its First-Ever Flights to Europe
Alaska Airlines has unveiled plans to launch inaugural nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) in May 2026.
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This U.S. Airline Has a New Direct Flight to Tokyo
Flying to Tokyo from the U.S. just got easier. Alaska Airlines Group has a new direct flight connecting Seattle (SEA) and Tokyo (NRT).
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One Day in Seattle, Washington: Itinerary & Where to Go in 24 Hours
Experience one of the PNW’s most fascinating cities with this complete 1-day Seattle itinerary, including some of our favorite museums, coffee shops, and restaurants.
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Great Escapes: Sea Envy
During a trip to Seattle, I contemplate squatting in my hotel room and starting life anew in the Pacific Northwest.
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Best Free Things to Do in Seattle
Between exploring lively markets and heading outdoors, the Emerald City has a variety of activities that will leave your wallet in your pocket and your traveler heart full.
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The Best Wellness Retreats and Destinations in the USA
With the serene location of being right on the Pacific Ocean, Seattle is arguably the most picturesque city in the country.
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The Best Places in the World to Go See Some Snow
Few locations in the Pacific Northwest are more inundated by snow than Mount Rainier, a magnificent 14,440-foot peak about 50 miles south of Seattle.
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24 Christmas Vacation Ideas for 2024
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle was built in the 1920s and this massive Italian Renaissance hotel is breathtakingly opulent.
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4 All-American Family Road Trips-and Tips for Surviving
Whether your family is inclined toward the artsy, foodie, or outdoorsy, Seattle is home to several worthy sites.
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The 35 Most Beautiful Places in the United States You Need to Visit ASAP
No need to buy that international ticket—stay local and road trip to these stunning spots.
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Why Seattle Should Be Your Next Urban Wellness Escape
With its fresh food and abundance of nature, it’s no wonder the aptly-named Emerald City was named the third healthiest city in the country this year.
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